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World Cup of Hockey LIVE Semi-Finals: Belgium vs Netherlands LIVE, Germany beats Australia 4-3 – Belgium, defending champion, faces the Netherlands in the semi-finals. The Netherlands leads 2-1 against Belgium. Earlier, Germany booked a place in the final of the 2023 FIH Hockey World Cup. Germany won the semi-final 4-3. Hockey WC LIVE Broadcast is on Star Sports Network. Stream Hockey WC LIVE on Disney+Hotstar & Follow live World Cup of Hockey updates with InsideSport.IN.

Hockey World Championship semi-final schedule:

• Australia LOST TO Germany 3-4
• Belgium vs Netherlands IN PROGRESS

Australia vs Germany LIVE

• End of the 1st trimester. Australia 1-0 Germany.
• AIM! Excellent conversion from PC and Hayward puts Australia in the lead in the 1st quarter.
• Another penalty corner refused for the Germans.
• PC for Germany! However, an excellent referral from Australia sees the decision overturned.
• Australia show some urgency in the first quarter and have dominated the ball so far.
• First penalty corner FOR Australia! Haywards throws it as he tries to play the ball into the corner, however, Stadler easily saves it.

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Australia vs Germany LIVE: Australia, world number one, faces Germany, 4th in the standings. Australia, despite being a powerhouse, had their ups and downs in the tournament. While they have scored 24 goals so far, they have also escaped two defeats against Argentina and Spain. The three-time champions failed in the semi-finals last time out. They also lost the Tokyo Olympics gold medal match against Belgium. But the fact that Australia have reached the semi-finals in the last 12 editions is a testament to how difficult their opponents are.

On the other hand, two-time champions Germany have recently experienced a decline in terms of titles. The last time Germany won the World Cup was in 2006. But they also had the toughest path to the semi-finals. The Germans had to play in the crossings after finishing second in their pool.

Germany were virtually absent from the semi-final after leading 0-2 until the 58th minute of their quarter-final match against England. But Die Honamas, which never says die, struck twice in the last two minutes thanks to the Grambusch brothers. Eventually, Germany won 4-3 in the shootout.

Australia On the road to the semi-finals:

• 8-0 victory against France
• 3-3 draw against Argentina
• 9-2 win over South Africa
• 4-3 victory against Spain

Germany on the way to the semi-finals:

• 3-0 win against Japan
• Draw 2-2 against Belgium
• 7-2 win against Korea
• 5-1 victory against France
• 4-3 victory against England (Shooting after 2-2 at the FT)

Head-to-head between Australia and Germany: It has always been a tough fight between the two superpowers. But it’s Germany who have a slim 21-20 record against Australia. Only 4 matches ended in draws. However, Australia are unbeaten against Germany in their last nine encounters. Germany last won against Australia in the 2014 Champions Trophy.

Who said what?

Australian captain Aran Zalewski: We have to be at our best. There is no escape from this. It will be a difficult game.

German captain Mats Grambusch: Australia are a great team, physically very strong and with very good individual players. But it’s the same as us. We will analyze our game and we will improve, especially with the ball. It’s going to be a tight game but hopefully we’ll get through it.

Germany team: Goalkeepers: Alexander Stadler, Jean Danneberg, Defenders: Mathias Müller, Lukas Windfeder, Tom Grambusch, Teo Hinrichs, Gonzalo Peillat, Moritz Ludwig, Midfielders: Mats Grambusch, Martin Zwicker, Hannes Müller, Timur Oruz, Moritz Trompertz, Forwards: Niklas Wellen, Christopher Rühr, Justus Weigand, Marco Miltkau, Thies Prinz

Australia team: Andrew Charter, Johan Durst, Jake Harvie, Tim Howard, Joshua Beltz, Matthew Dawson, Jeremy Hayward, Aran Zalewski, Lachlan Sharp, Tom Craig, Flynn Ogilve, Daniel Beale, Eddie Ockenden, Tim Brand, Nathan Ephraums, Blake Govers, Jake Whetton , Tom Wickham, Jacob Anderson, Dylan Martin

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Belgium vs Netherlands LIVE: Of the four teams, the Netherlands, world number 3 and three-time champions, had the easiest passage to the semi-finals. The Netherlands are said to be looking for their third consecutive final. But they will face the toughest test in the form of defending champions and reigning Olympic gold medalists Belgium.

So far, the Dutch have encountered no resistance from any opposition. The second semi-final will be a contest between the oldest team and one of the youngest in the tournament. Belgium have 11 players over 30. The Netherlands have eight players under 25 and only two over 30.

Belgium will depend mainly on Tom Boon for goals. Arthur Van Doren and Arthur de Sloover will be the main defenders. The Dutch, meanwhile, are expected to continue their attacking play with striker Koen Bijen and captain Thierry Brinkman. Drag Flicker Jip Janssen will be their primary corner taker.

Belgium’s road to the semi-finals:

• 5-0 win against Korea
• 2-2 draw against Germany
• 7-1 win against Japan
• 2-0 win against New Zealand

Netherlands route to the semi-finals:

• 4-0 win against Malaysia
• 4-0 win against New Zealand
• 14-0 victory against Chile
• 5-1 win against Korea

Summary of the confrontations between Belgium and the Netherlands: In what will be a repeat of the 2018 World Cup final at the same venue, the Netherlands will be looking for revenge. The Dutch brigade has always held the advantage with 20 wins at 9 in 32 games. Only 3 matches ended in draws. But the tide has turned. It’s been hard to separate the two sides lately.

Who said what?

Netherlands coach Jeroen Delmee: Playing against Belgium is always special. They are a very experienced team, the oldest team in the tournament. We are one of the youngest teams. We want to go out and play free hockey. It will be an interesting match.

Belgian team: Guardians: Louis Van Doren, Vincent Vanash, Defenders: Arthur Van Doren, Gauthier Boccard, Alexander Hendrikx, Arthur De Slover, Loïck Luypaert, Midfielders: John-John Dohmen, Felix Denayer, Simon Gougnard, Anthony Kina, Victor Wegnez, Strikers: Florent van Aubel, Sebastian Dockeier, Cédric Charlier, Nico DeKerpel, Tom Bean, Tanguy Cosyns

Netherlands team: Goalkeepers: Maurits Visser, Pirmin Blaak, Defenders: Lars Balk, Floris Wortelboer, Teun Beins, Jip Janssen, Justen Blok, Derck de Vilder, Midfielders: Jonas de Geus, Seve van Ass, Jorrit Croon, Steijn van Heijningen, Tijmen Reijenga, Strikers: Thijs van Dam, Thierry Brinkman, Terrance Pieters, Tjep Hoedemakers, Koen Bijen

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